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Well done – you’ve finished How to Get Into Software Development!

You now have a better understanding of the range of roles available to you in software development, and the diverse range of industries which are keen to hire new developers. You also know the kinds of skills which employers are seeking, so you can start re-writing your CV and preparing to apply for jobs.

You might want to make yourself an action plan if there are some skills which you want to develop; there are many online courses and qualifications which you can do for free, or you could look at your local college, university or library as these may also offer skills courses.

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Join more courses on the Click Start programme.  From coding to data and web development, and professional skills in areas like decision-making, problem solving and communication, make your CV stand out.

If you’ve loved your time learning with the University of Leeds, why not dive into more exciting online courses offered by us? There’s always something new to discover!

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